I had a great experience working with Annie and the rest of the team at ALI to furnish my home…read more I recently purchased a new construction home, and wanted help with furnishing the space. I loved the space as it was built and didn't want extensive changes, but window treatments were important to me -- the house has more windows than walls and didn't come with any way to cover them up -- which ultimately necessitated some remodeling. After selecting and interviewing 6 design firms based on their reviews and portfolios, I brought on Annie and her team to help. From the beginning of the process, I was impressed by Annie's depth of knowledge, her solution-oriented mindset, and her commitment to matching the space to my needs. Throughout the process, I found Annie and her team a delight to work with. They were always friendly, prepared, and efficient. More importantly to me, they were deeply collaborative. There were times when I knew exactly what I wanted (e.g. laying out a project space or cabinetry for an entertainment center), even showing up with custom specs or sketches, and Annie's team adopted them and made them happen. On the other hand, there were times when I struggled to decide on something, and they stepped in and offered their own recommendations. They were great at both, and switched effortlessly as needed. Even for things outside of ALI's scope, nothing gave Annie pause, and she always had someone on speed dial to solve the problem. My home has high vaulted windows, and I told Annie up front that I wanted motorized shades. She immediately agreed that made sense (another designer I spoke with seemed overwhelmed by the prospect), and subsequently brought in a general contractor, a drapery fabricator, and an installer. Not only were they also all friendly, reliable, and efficient, but they shared Annie's collaborative style. I felt shared ownership over the solutions we came up with, and the end result is fantastic -- it looks like it could have been built with the house. I would happily bring any of them back for future work. End-to-end, the whole project took about 14 months until installation (with a few stragglers), a month behind Annie's initial target. We were also slightly under budget, which surprised me. Throughout the process, Annie offered great options mostly at or around the target price, but often included a higher-end option. In some cases, I *loved* those options and chose to go over budget. But even though we ended up well over budget on cost of goods, we were so far under budget on time billing and other costs that it more than made up for it, a reflection of her team's efficiency. But most importantly, I am delighted with the results. Everything is beautiful, comfortable, works for my needs, and filled with creative touches that I would never have selected on my own. I feel like I got exactly what I wanted out of the process, and I would happily bring Annie and her team back if I need interior help in the future.

We've had the pleasure of working with Annie and her team at ALI on two design projects over the…read morepast three years. Her creativity and vision combined with her great expertise brought our homes to life in unique and beautiful ways. We first teamed up with Annie on an extensive remodel of our historic San Francisco home that included a full kitchen/dining area gutting, multiple new bathrooms, paint, art consulting and soft goods throughout. Our architect had recommended ALI based on Annie's experience updating historic homes like ours, but what stood out for us was how direct and organized her process was from day one, including a high level of budget transparency. One of the highlights of working with Annie over the course of this two-year project was her ability to cater to our preferences while also pushing us out of our comfort zone when she saw the opportunity for something really special. Two years into living in our home, many of our favorite elements are those things we never would have considered had she not nudged us toward them. Another strength of Annie's was listening to our needs when it came to functionality--with two young boys at home, durability and practicality were often a factor for us. In those cases, Annie managed to produce designs that elegantly and creatively addressed those needs, from hidden pull-out drawers for toy storage in a custom sofa to upholstery fabrics that are durable while still feeling luxurious. Annie's lighting selection and sense of color were also highlights for us. The fixtures she helped us select for our foyer and living room are far from simple sources of light, they are true works of art, hand-made by artisans from her unique repertoire of craftspeople. As for color, she pushed us (in a good way) to consider applications that initially felt dramatic but ultimately turned those areas into visually lush spaces that we love to be in. Our second project with Annie and team was for our vacation home in Wine Country, involving mainly soft goods and design consulting for both indoor and outdoor areas. Outdoors included new construction of a kitchen and pool with surrounding living areas. In contrast to our San Francisco home with all of its historic embellishments and the design to match, the Sonoma home is all modern, clean lines. Annie didn't skip a beat in pivoting to a more relaxed, organic style befitting of the more rural terroir. Whether indoors or out, the resulting spaces are comfortable yet elegant, and once again Annie delivered designs that are both beautiful yet functional. Annie and team helped turn both of our houses into homes that we love living in and that visitors constantly compliment us on. From managing the myriad details passing between us and our architect and contractor during construction, to presenting us with furniture and lighting pieces that we fell in love with, Annie made our renovation journeys inspiring and fun and we've been enjoying the results ever since.

I had the opportunity to work with Kanika Design as their contractor. I have a wonderful experience…read morewith them. I love the way they work. They are super clean and dedicated so much time at the job side. I recommended them 100%. You cannot go wrong with them.

I'll be honest-we were pretty overwhelmed at the thought of doing a full makeover for our home. We…read moreknew we wanted a total makeover for our place, but trying to find a team that actually handles the 'boots on the ground' construction side and the high-end design is way harder than it looks. After talking to a few different firms, Kanika Design just felt like the right fit. Kanika really listened to what we wanted. I've always been a bit nervous about using bold colors, but she pushed us (in a good way!) for a deeper color palette in the main living areas. It looks incredible. Kanika found us so many unique, high-quality furniture pieces that you just won't find at a big-box store. The biggest thing for us was logistics. Once the design process completed, their team handled everything - architectural, permit headache, and construction. Anyone who has done a remodel knows things never go 100% perfectly, but whenever an issue popped up, they were on top of it immediately. They kept the contractors moving and kept us updated on the budget and what was happening next. It's a relief to finally be done after 2 years and have a home that feels like us but way better. I can't recommend Kanika and her team enough. We're still obsessed with how everything turned out.

Amy is a miracle worker! Her sense of design and color is…read moreunsurpassed. In addition to picking out an ideal color for my home she wallpapered my powder room. It was especially challenging as the ceilings are very high and asymmetrical. She even matched the paper pattern around the window!!! She was a pleasure to work with!

I have no taste in color. I know what I like when I see it but when it comes to picking a new color…read morefor my living room I had no idea. I knew I wanted a change from what I had. Amy came by and after getting an idea of my taste she suggested a few options. Not so many that I was overwhelmed. I made the final selection with Amy's guidance and I am really happy with the results. After the painting was done she helped me pick a few furniture pieces to compliment my new lifestyle. This really helped as I have even less taste in furniture. I didn't have a big budget but Amy worked with me and the final product was great. I highly recommend Amy to anyone thinking of changing their surroundings.

We are so happy that we engaged Jentry McGraw as our lead design consultant on our new home…read moreconstruction! The process was straightforward. - Jenny first took the time to understand our preferences (actually, helped us learn what we liked!). For each design decision, several selection options were presented, at various price points. Once our selections were made, she really worked to make sure that the delivered items and as-built installations were executed as intended - working with our contractors (pushing and insisting!) when the result was not up to par or as designed. This was invaluable, as we were living on the opposite coast during construction! Jentry McGraw helped us with selection of every interior and exterior color and finish, with flooring, cabinetry, plumbing fixtures, lighting, tile, appliances, floor coverings and furniture. A bonus, my wife joined Jenny and one of her staff members on their annual North Carolina showroom tour, spending a couple of days seeking inspiration for the key furniture and decor pieces!

We had not previously used a designer on our small home renovation projects, but knew that we…read moredidn't have the skill set to tackle our newly-completed downstairs remodel without help. We found Jenny and her team via her online portfolio, and it was immediately clear that we hit the jackpot with her. Our project included removing a weight-bearing wall to open up the kitchen and dining room, and expanding the kitchen into the adjacent laundry room and powder room, significantly altering the layout of our downstairs. We also replaced the downstairs flooring and lighting, and converted a wood burning fireplace into a beautiful focal point with a built in gas fireplace. When we saw the value that Jenny brings to a project, we also renovated 3 bedroom closets, and replaced baseboard, trim, paint, and fixtures in the primary bedroom. Jenny and her team are beyond amazing. They organized an extensive scope of work, clarifying who was responsible for each step, whether builder, her team, or client. She followed up on every detail, handled all the vendors, and kept to the ambitious timeline. Jenny quickly got a sense of our taste, and presented beautiful design options each step of the way. We feel our final project is truly ours, reflecting us perfectly, though we never had to go to a tile store or home furnishing shop, which we had clarified was our preference. The Jentry McGraw team was on-site weekly during construction, and Jenny used her excellent people skills and rapport with our builders to settle for nothing short of excellence. This included fine attention to detail and positioning of built-in features, things that I could not envision in the building phase, but definitely would have noticed being askew or off-center in the final build. We are absolutely thrilled with our final project, and know without a doubt that we could not have accomplished it without Jenny and her team. We feel great about having invested in a designer to guide our project. We'll use Jenny and her team for any of our renovations going forward; they are absolutely awesome!

We used RFD for both design consolation and project management. They helped us make all the hard…read moredecisions and took the hassles out of a home remodel. I'm confident that the expense of their service saved us from costly mistakes that we certainly would have made on our own. Thanks Bob, Joey and Franz! You make a great team.

We've had the good fortune of working with Bob Federighi for many years. He has a great design…read moresense and has helped us with many projects in our house. Bob just has an amazing talent for entering a room and immediately grasping what can be done to improve it, from changing wall colors, to moving furniture, to adding pieces. Recently Bob did a major exterior and bathroom remodel of our house and acted as the General Contractor. The work came in on budget and and on time. We love what he did!!

As a recently single middle aged guy, I knew that I was going to need some help in the interior…read moredesign department as I made a fresh start. Kathleen has, and I'm not exaggerating here, helped to change my life! It is remarkable how much of an impact having a home that is "well put together" - that I am very proud of - has had in giving me a great sense of achievement and confidence. I was basically starting from scratch - with little furniture and not much of an idea of what "my style" was. I showed Kathleen pictures of my apartment, described what I liked about it, what I liked about the surrounding neighborhood as well as how I lived on a day to day basis. Then we went shopping. Kathleen was great about suggesting many different things and then learning very quickly from what I liked and didn't like. She encouraged me to push my own boundaries, and I am amazed at the results! I'm an analytical person by nature, so she explained to me why she was suggesting the things she was suggesting, how they matched, flowed, contrasted or complimented other things we'd already chosen. She helped me to see that there is real science as well as art and talent behind good interior design. Kathleen was also very cost conscious. It would have been easy for her to keep me at Room and Board all day and pick out all of our items from there. However, after we got a couple of the big, anchor items for the living room there, she directed me to West Elm, Pier 1 and IKEA for many things that weren't as critical so I could really save a lot of money. I came in at about 65% of what I originally budgeted because of her suggestions to spend less on certain items. After I got moved in to my new place, Kathleen spent a morning helping me to lay everything out. It is AMAZING that just having her rearrange things in a small space made such a huge difference. By angling my living room layout, moving a chair to the other side and adding a small side table, the usability of the room has been transformed. It also makes the space feel larger and adds a great sense of style. Amazing!! I should also mention that I met Kathleen when she was referred by my realtor to stage my house in Marin. I am absolutely 100% convinced that we were able to sell the house quickly and at a premium over our asking price because of the staging that Kathleen did. I couldn't believe it was my house! I can recommend Kathleen without reservation for a large or small job. Even just a walk through of your home to have her recommend how to leverage what you already have would be a great investment.

Wow, what a disappointment! I called Kathleen for an estimate for home staging and anything low…read morecost to get my over large six bedroom home ready for sale in a year or two. Well, she recommended gutting the kitchen, adding walls, redoing my stairs, and I don't know how much! That was just the downstairs! We would need to move out of out home for over a month to do this first stage of "home staging" and spend 30 k just to start the kitchen. Well, my senses came back to me, wait, this is a sellers market in Marin County, right? I spent over a grand with nothing to show for it. So, no, I cannot recommend Kathleen Hallin.

I'm a San Francisco Realtor, so I see a lot of beautifully designed homes, and LOCZIdesign is one…read moreof the most talented design firms working in San Francisco right now. (They win big awards, too!) Mike has an incredible eye, a distinctive point of view, and a gift for making spaces feel elevated, bold, and original. I'm consistently impressed by his and his team's work. If you're looking for exceptional design talent, LOCZIdesign should be your first call.

Working with Catrina at LOCZI Design was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. She helped us…read moredesign and select pieces for my bar, showroom, and home, and everything turned out beautifully. Her eye for color, tile layout, and overall design flow is truly impressive. What really sets Catrina apart is how easy and enjoyable she is to work with. She's friendly, professional, and takes the time to walk you through the process so nothing ever feels overwhelming. If you're looking for a designer who combines creativity, expertise, and a personal touch, I highly recommend LOCZI Design!

This was my first time working with an interior designer and Amanda was an absolute dream to work…read morewith. She put together the most amazing design concepts to choose from and created the cozy, boho luxe space I was envisioning (only better than I could've imagined). She managed to do the impossible, designing four rooms within one large space---living room, guest area, dining, and home office. She also transformed my bedroom! I pinch myself every time I come home. I feel so lucky to live here. Thank you Amanda! :)

Amanda was the perfect person to refresh our office spaces. She was so easy to work with and very…read moreflexible in how we would work together. She asked great questions before starting the project to understand how the space is used and the personality of our company and the employees. She nailed it right from the start. The staff is so thrilled with the transformation I know they are happily leaving the comfort of their own homes to come work in our beautiful offices. You will be so happy you hired Amanda!!